Product Review - ISOBAA, Merino Wool
Merino Wool Clothing with Style
Product Review
Merino, it’s been something we’ve considered for a while now. But today we asked ourselves why had it taken us so long to give it a try, we’ve no idea! What we do know for certain is, we are now firm Merino wool and Isobaa fans! #joinourflock
We first spotted Isobaa on Instagram. We’ll admit it, the Insta phycological selling machine had worked! We had been hooked, and before we knew it we were on the Isobaa Website. For Mrs, it was the sight of a wee sheep on the front of a t-shirt that had been the hook, SHEEEPPYYY she sang out!! To be honest, we found some really functional kit that also looked cool!
We didn’t really want it for climbing hills, paddling or cycling, it was more for Van-life! That said, we’ve since used our new kit on all of the above.
Recently, this thing called COVID arrived, you may have heard of it! Unfortunately life and freedom really became restricted as did the places we could go. Quite honestly we prefer to keep ourselves to ourselves for now anyway! So, no more campsites to dip into here and there to sort out our admin. What this meant for us though was we’d have less opportunity to clean oir kit. Okay, and our bodies! Washing our kit was now off the table for now, due to...... Okay, before we go on, this will be the last time we mention the word.. ‘COVID’
Why Merino Wool
Merino wool is at the heart of what Isobaa do. Starting with this clever little yarn they can make a comfortable and versatile garment with all sorts of benefits - something you can throw on and rely on, particularly when it comes to being on the road for extended periods of time. Due to the natural properties of merino, it’s less necessary to wash your Isobaa after every wear, so can feel free to wear it for a few days before putting it through a wash – much kinder on the environment, and also saves you money on detergent.
HERES WHAT WE CHOSE
MENS MERINO 200 ZIP NECK HOODIE (FOREST)
Made from superfine 200gm Merino, this versatile long sleeved hoodie will soon become a staple in your wardrobe, whether you need a base layer for hiking in the mountains or a casual top for the weekend! Great on its own, or as part of a layering system for added warmth.
Merino keeps you warm when it's cold and breathes well when it's warm, keeping you comfortable whatever the weather. It's also quick drying, naturally odour resistant and sustainable.
WOMENS MERINO 150 LOGO TEE (DENIM)
Made from superfine 150gm Merino, this tee is your perfect partner whether you're heading out into the hills, grabbing a brew or just hanging out with Hamish, our campervan!
Features:
150gm 18.5 micron Superfine 100% Merino wool
Water-based print ISOBAA logo
Drop tail hem for additional coverage
Naturally soft, moisture wicking, odour resistant and breathable
ISOBAA folded cuff label
Printed care instructions directly onto the garment, to avoid scratchy labels
Easy care & quick drying
RECYCLED AND REUSED
A little point on Isobaa kit that really influenced our choice was firstly, the gears actually really cool. Secondly, Isobaas strong desire to look after the planet. Almost as cool as the kit was the environmentally friendly packaging it comes in!
The team at Isobaa have taken the natural cycles of renewal and reuse in nature, and thought it would be pretty neat to create packaging from recycled and recyclable materials like cardboard, paper, and jute string. This little change helps us make a big difference in terms of how much waste packaging creates, and it looks good too!
OUR FINAL THOUGHTS
We have been approached by a number of product suppliers since we began our little community, well its actually not that little now! We’ve been very selective with those that we choose to align with as its incredibly important to us that we recommend quality to those that follow On the Adventure Trails - Scotland. Isobaa has just hit that list!
As you’ve seen, we tried a couple of t-shirts and hoodies. Mrs loves the wee sheepy logo on the front. For her, that was the clincher. I always had it in my mind that anything wool was perhaps going to be a little uncomfortable. WRONG, It’s actually very comfortable, just normal. Another reason we’ve kicked ourselves for not trying Moroni wool sooner!
We’d worn this gear for longer than a human should and it really is true, ZERO pong, that we know of anyway!! We did finally wrestle it into the washing machine though. It’s came back out of the machine in perfect order and still looking as good as new.
I like to think we’ve given the Isobaa kit a proper beasting and we’re super happy, just like that guy called Larry!! We’re now 100% fans of both Marino wool and Isobaa.
We hope this review has been helpful to you and wish you Safe Adventures in Scotland and elsewhere!
To find out more about isobaa and their merino wool products you can check them out here: www.isobaa.com
ISOBAA: support@isobaa.com
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